Sonny Rollins Saxophone Colossus LP Prestige Mono 1st Prs 446/447 W 50th NYC

$

725

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Sonny Rollins Saxophone Colossus LP Prestige Mono 1st Press 446/447 W 50th NYC PRLP-7079 RVG DG VG/VG+

Description:

SONNY  ROLLINS  RECORDED  MANY  MEMORABLE  SESSIONS  DURING  1954 - 1958,  BUT. “SAXOPHONE COLOSSUS”  IS  ARGUABLY  HIS  FINEST. ALL-AROUND  SET   . . .    JOINED  BY 

PIANIST  TOMMY  FLANAGAN, BASSIST  DOUG  WATKINS  AND  DRUMMER  MAX  ROACH, 

ROLLINS  DEBUTS  AND  PERFORMS  THE  DEFINITIVE  VERSION  OF  “ST. THOMAS”,  TEARS INTO  THE. CHORD   CHANGES   OF  “MACK   THE   KNIFE”  ( HERE   CALLED   “MORITAT” ), 

INTRODUCES   “STRODE   RODE”   IS  LYRICAL   ON   “YOU  DON’T  KNOW  WHAT  LOVE  IS”, AND   CONSTRUCTS  A  SOLO  ON  “BLUE SEVEN” THAT PRACTICALLY  DEFINES  HIS  STYLE.

THIS HIGHLY ACCLAIMED AND VERY RARE ALBUM IS HERE BEING OFFERED FOR  SALE. IN  VG / VG+ CONDITION.

SONNY ROLLINS QUARTET "SAXOPHONE COLOSSUS" LP - 

On Prestige Records, #7079.  Original MONO pressing with the classic Yellow & Black fireworks labels.  The 446 W. 50th St., N.Y.C. address on the labels and the 447 address on the back cover.  Both labels are Deep Groove (DG) on both sides with RVG etched in the trail-off dead wax on both sides.  Thick vinyl, thick laminated cardboard cover.  Record is housed in original rice paper inner sleeve.

“RVG” AND MATRIXES PRLP-7079-A / PRLP-7079-B 

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Tracklist

• ST. THOMAS

•YOU DON´T KNOW WHAT LOVE IS

• STRODE RODE

• MORITAT

• BLUE SEVEN

Recording Data

Recorded at – Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 22, 1956

Band Credits

Bass – DOUG WATKINS

Drums – MAX ROACH

Piano – TOMMY FLANAGAN

Tenor Saxophone – SONNY ROLLINS

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Format: 12" 33 1/3 LP

Artist: Sonny Rollins

Title: Saxophone Colossus

Label: Prestige

Number: PRLP 7079

Mono/Stereo: Mono

Label Discription: Yellow and black fireworks with 446 W. 50th NYC address, with RVG etched in dead wax, also deep groove.

NOTE:  I grade extremely detailed, accurate and overly honest.  It will arrive looking and playing better than my description but i grade harsher so that you will be happy. I want you to know exactly what i am seeing and hearing and what you are getting when investing in such a rare record.  Whatever flaw i saw is what i wrote.  Whatever i heard when played i wrote.  The record was graded by viewing it in direct natural sunlight so i could clearly see it.  I also lightly slid my finger around the grooves to feel for any noticeable deeper scratches.  Lastly, i played the record on my technics 1200 turntable using an orofon diamond tip needle.  I am not only an occasional record seller, but i am also a record collector myself who respects and takes care of all my vinyl properly.  

Grade & Description 

(COVER): VG / VG+ 

FRONT COVER: Laminated cover has small water damage blotch near top right corner near the matrix number. Some right edge fading or discoloring, small nicks on all four corners, some light edge wear and nicks along seam and edges.  A few tiny air pocket bubbles on lower front middle of cover. 

BACK COVER: Some edge wear at top left corner, signs of normal finger print oil and light dirt marks from age.  Some fading and discoloration from age.  

Grade & Description

(RECORD): VG / VG+   

SIDE A (1) :  In the shade, this side of the record almost looks minty but when held up to natural sunlight, that's when i see its true condition.  For its age i must say its better than most old jazz records i come across.  I'll start by saying i see many light hairline marks which are pretty normal for a record this old.  Its been played, enjoyed but not thrashed.  Track 1 has two small semi visible deeper hairline scratches (See Pic). You cant really see it when looking at this record in the shade but you can see it in the sunlight, feel it and hear it.  I rubbed my finger along the grooves to feel for any deeper scratches and that's how i found the two.  The record did pop and crackle through the affected area.

SIDE B (2) :  In the shade, this side of the record also looks close to minty but i also held up this side to natural sunlight to see its true condition.  This side was very similar to Side A and also has many light hairline marks on it. Track 1 on this side also had a slighly deeper V scratch mark but wasn't visible when looking at it in the shade.  I rubbed my finger along the grooves on this side as well to feel for any deeper scratches and found this slightly deeper one (See Pic).  The record did pop and crackle a bit when played through the V mark.  There was also one non fingernail line mark on track one which played through fine.

VINYL SPIN GRADE:  B-

After playing the vinyl on my system, here are my comments.  The record is from 1957 so its going to have some record noise and it does which is to be expected.  There was one pop/crackle section on Side A, Track One where the 2 deeper scratches are.  There were also a couple random tiny pops, crackle noise and clicks while listening throughout. The record played through on both sides ok without skipping using my orofon diamond tip needle and technics 1200 turntable. A cheap needle might not be able to cut through the grooves as well but i assume you have a great needle if your investing in this rarity.  With better equipment than mine you can eq out the normal record noise and get a nice quieter and punchier overall mix. I personally like the sound of some low end record noise. Overall,  the record did not sound perfect, but it did sound above average or better through most of my listen.   

There is one small top right seam split, NO bends or creases, no warping, no melt marks, NO cut-out marks, and the front cover graphics are particularly mostly glossy and pleasing to the eye.

FINAL GRADING NOTES: For its age and condition I'd say its a respectable fairly  solid copy of this classic!  I chose to grade the vinyl a VG / VG+ because for the most part it is a VG+ but it does dip  below into the VG possibly G++ grade three times due to the 2 deeper hairline scratches on Side A, Track 1 and the "V" mark on Side B, Track 1 which plays through but pops/crackles which affects the sound a bit in those areas. 

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RECORD GRADING CHART:

Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.  

Near Mint (NM or M-)

A nearly perfect record. A NM- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. 

Very Good Plus (VG+) 

Generally worth 50% of the Near Mint value. A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.

Very Good (VG) 

Generally worth 25% of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. 

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) 

Generally worth 10-15% of the Near Mint value. A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.

Poor (P), Fair (F)

Generally worth 0-5% of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.